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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
an abandoned building that is often used as a den by the city's petty criminals
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Recent Examples of den
Baby raccoons, for example, are very cute, but their mother may have made a den in the attic, crawl space, or shed, which can be bad for them and for the homeowner.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Dad fixed himself a drink from the bar in our den and sat next to me, returning to the two-day-old paper.
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Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Presley added the den, also known as the Jungle Room, in the 1960s.
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Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Presiding over the evening was an almost one-thousand-pound bronze Buddha, while rumors of an actual opium den below deck swirled.
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Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for den
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Dad fixed himself a drink from the bar in our den and sat next to me, returning to the two-day-old paper.
—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Presley added the den, also known as the Jungle Room, in the 1960s.
—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Presiding over the evening was an almost one-thousand-pound bronze Buddha, while rumors of an actual opium den below deck swirled.
—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for den
Recent Examples of Synonyms for den
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But what was more notable was that the sandwich shop had a portal to a wizard's lair, which is where the Russo kids trained to become the only standing wizard family.
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On yet another stage, a set acting as a Detroit basement is decorated with bathtubs and grimy plastic curtains made to look like the lair of a vampire group called the Fang Gang.
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One&Only One Za’abeel is the brand’s first foray into urban resorts, swapping sand for a skyscraper vibe—and more city hideouts are on the cards.
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Tree will remain standing Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in central England, is the traditional hideout of Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, while living in the forest to evade his nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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Luna began the day hopping around, perching on the various trees near the nest.
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Like many nations, China is facing a generational challenge in the form of 118 million empty-nest senior citizens who might not mind someone’s company—even if that someone periodically receives over-the-air updates.
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Plaintiffs have used internal documents from the companies to allege that, in house, people have long recognized a correlation between NEC and the use of preterm formulas made from cow’s milk.
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The eggs hatch into larvae that burrow into the wound and feed on living tissue; then, after about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate.
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While many burrows are harmless, tunnels located directly beneath patios, steps, retaining walls, or foundations can contribute to erosion and structural concerns over time.
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“Den.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/den. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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